Join our dynamic and forward-thinking Biochemistry and Immunology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Scientist.
The post-holder will be responsible for overseeing, directing and ensuring clinical and scientific quality of all aspects of the automation, special chemistry and immunology sections of the department. They will form part of a team with consultant pathologists and clinical scientists for clinical aspects, and operational technical leads, and will lead on demand management and service development for the blood science section primarily based at St Richard’s, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals.
The blood sciences department performs a wide range of tests including automated chemistry, special chemistry, immunology, haematology, coagulation, serology and referral of genetic testing. There will be clinical and operational experts in all fields but this post is envisioned to focus on supporting demand management, adoption and development of new pathways to improve clinical service, efficiency or sustainability, and clinical support e.g. for direct user liaison, complaints, quality, attendance at multi-disciplinary, governance, or management meetings.
The post holder will practice autonomously within their defined specialty (either chemistry or immunology specialist as per training) to provide patient centred quality care. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical diagnosis within an agreed scope of practice. They will act as a specialist resource and provide specialist advice in relation to care of patients in their speciality. The post holder will provide a range of educational and training programmes for the multidisciplinary team.
The postholder will be able to ensure strategies are translated into robust implementation plans and ensure department meets both corporate priorities and those of the Pathology network.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aidan Wickham Job title: Senior Lead BMS Automated Chemistry Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07538881044
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